| (b) | the land produces greater than 50% of the average agricultural production per acre:| (i) | as determined under Section 59-2-1703; and |
| (ii) | for the given type of land and the given county or area. See Utah Code 59-2-1702Land: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5Urban farming: means :| (a) | cultivating food or other marketable crop or engaging in livestock production, including grazing; and |
| (b) | performing the activity described in Subsection (3)(a) with a reasonable expectation of profit and from irrigated land located in a county that has adopted an ordinance governing urban farming in accordance with Section 59-2-1714. See Utah Code 59-2-1702 |
| (a) |
Land under a structure used in or related to urban farming, including a barn, shed, silo, crib, or greenhouse, or under a facility used in or related to urban farming, including a lake, dam, pond, stream, or irrigation ditch, is included in determining the total area of land actively devoted to urban farming. |
| (b) |
The land described in Subsection (1)(a) shall be included in determining if the land meets the urban farming production requirements of Subsection 59-2-1703(2)(a). |
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| (2) |
| (a) |
Except as provided in this part, land under a residence and land used in connection with residential use may not be included in determining the total area of land actively devoted to urban farming. |
| (b) |
Land described in Subsection (2)(a) shall be valued, assessed, and taxed in accordance with this chapter other than this part. |
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Enacted by Chapter 197, 2012 General Session
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